Mitzel v. Larson

McEvers, Justice.

[¶ 1] Katherine Larson appeals from a district court disorderly conduct restraining order issued against her. We reverse, concluding the court abused its discretion in issuing the order.

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[¶ 2] Larson and James Mitzel were in a romantic relationship from June 2015 to January 2016. After the relationship ended, Larson obtained an order for protection in Minnesota, alleging Mitzel had physically and sexually assaulted her in January 2016.

[¶ 3] In February 2016 Mitzel petitioned the district court for a disorderly conduct restraining order against Larson, alleging she had…